Director of Operations (Project Management)

Full-time Position 

Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

Salary: $80,000-$100,000

Position Overview:

The individual for this position will be joining a rapidly growing, publicly held company. The position will be based out of Dallas, TX, and will be responsible for operations in multiple facilities, to include Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. This position will support all aspects of the region's operations and logistics functions, while providing on-going support to the sales organization.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

· Set the strategic goals and vision for operations and logistics in the Texas market – to include all operations, warehousing, transportation, inventory control and fulfillment

· Assist in development and layout of new facilities, and facility expansions

· Manage and develop all operations, logistics, third party vendor relationships

· Oversee management of the region's operations, requiring a “roll up your sleeves” attitude

· Deliver cost and productivity improvements through improved process and methodologies

· Reduce expense through improved performance and maximized efficiencies

· Identify and implement best practices in technology, inventory control, and logistics

· Develop and manage the region's long-term distribution and transportation strategies

· Work with the Texas Management team leaders to ensure the operation is delivering exceptional customer service and meeting operational expectations

· Report to senior management on operational and productivity metrics, resource needs and opportunities for improvement

· Develop an exceptional team through hiring, development, and continual training

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Demonstrated leadership, and excellent interpersonal skills

· A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

· Collaborative work style and commitment to top notch customer service

· Demonstrated ability to train, coach and develop warehouse staff

· Great communication skills with external & internal customers

· Delegate responsibilities and assist with personal / professional goal setting

Education/Experience:

· College degree required, Master's Degree or MBA preferred

· 5-7 years of distribution & transportation experience required

· 5+ years of food distribution preferred

· Extensive P&L knowledge with ability to drive efficiencies and controls

· Strong communication and presentation skills. Proficient in communicating with all levels of management

· Strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization

· Exceptional organizational and planning skills

· Multi-site management preferred

· Experience managing and implementing through lean principles, and practices

· 35% Travel